by Vicki Lachelt

Created on: April 28, 2009

TWELVE BELOW ZERO

Twelve below zero!
It's cold out today!
Too cold to go out!
Too cold I say!

Steam from the chimney
rises high in the air!
I will not go out!
I just wouldn't dare!

The snow is all crunchy.

The puddles are ice.
Stay in where it's warm!
Better take my advice!

I don't mean to be grouchy,
but this cold never ends!
We need some warm sunshine!
Start praying my friends.

I know Spring is coming.
But no signs have I seen.
Please send me a robin,
or something that's green!

What do I hear?
A heat wave has come?
Two above zero
is making me hum!

The warm sun is shining.
I can almost smell Spring!
I'm taking a walk.
I will check everything!

The puddles are melting.
The snow doesn't crunch!
The crocuses rising
will make a fine bunch.

I'm feeling much better!
The sun makes me smile.
I know Spring is coming

in just a short while!

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